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How are plateaus formed

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Answer: magma deep inside the Earth pushes toward the surface but fails to break through the crust.

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Plateaus are either formed through movements of tectonic plates or by the build-up of lava from a volcano. The shape of a plateau changes over time due to erosion. Eroding agents, such as rivers and strong winds, dissect a plateau into smaller regions.

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